what to do to crack ML Roles in MAANG companies so like being from tier 3 is it possible also for ML roles guide me how I can do it like how u being from tier 3 manage this with college and get ml roles in top mncs.how to crack ML roles in MAANG from a Tier-3 college? If yes, how did you manage it along with college? For ML roles, should I go through programs like GSoC, Microsoft Engage, etc., or focus on DSA and apply directly? How can I get interviews scheduled in MAANG being from a Tier-3 university with no referrals? How important are profiles like LeetCode, Codeforces, GitHub? How many DSA leetcode questions are enough to build strong logic?some resources pls suggest and sheets patterns? Which DSA topics and patterns are most important for cracking Google-level interviews? Any resources you'd recommend? I'm facing difficulty managing 75% college attendance + consistency in coding — how to handle this better? DSA in Java vs C++vs python — which is better for interviews and performance?(i have done lil bit in cpp java both) I’m confused between full-stack (Spring Boot, React) and ML — which one should I fully focus on if I want to get into MAANG? What type of projects actually help in getting noticed by recruiters at top companies? What’s the best way to divide my week between DSA, dev, academics, and personal growth? Any suggestions to stay consistent and motivated even with pressure from college? also how to get interview scheduled being from tier 3 university . should i directly can apply to google maang or before that i have to gain work experience or internships somewhere? thanks for the reply pls do reply !! 😊

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Asked by HEMANT KUMAR | Fresher | Backend Developer

what to do to crack ML Roles in MAANG companies so like being from tier 3 is it possible also for ML roles guide me how I can do it like how u being from tier 3 manage this with college and get ml roles in top mncs.how to crack ML roles in MAANG from a Tier-3 college? If yes, how did you manage it along with college? For ML roles, should I go through programs like GSoC, Microsoft Engage, etc., or focus on DSA and apply directly? How can I get interviews scheduled in MAANG being from a Tier-3 university with no referrals? How important are profiles like LeetCode, Codeforces, GitHub? How many DSA leetcode questions are enough to build strong logic?some resources pls suggest and sheets patterns? Which DSA topics and patterns are most important for cracking Google-level interviews? Any resources you'd recommend? I'm facing difficulty managing 75% college attendance + consistency in coding — how to handle this better? DSA in Java vs C++vs python — which is better for interviews and performance?(i have done lil bit in cpp java both) I’m confused between full-stack (Spring Boot, React) and ML — which one should I fully focus on if I want to get into MAANG? What type of projects actually help in getting noticed by recruiters at top companies? What’s the best way to divide my week between DSA, dev, academics, and personal growth? Any suggestions to stay consistent and motivated even with pressure from college? also how to get interview scheduled being from tier 3 university . should i directly can apply to google maang or before that i have to gain work experience or internships somewhere? thanks for the reply pls do reply !! 😊

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Answered By Mentor Pardeep Kumar Choudhary

Hemant,

Your questions is a common questions every student has. I am glad you asked it.

For anyone to be successful always remember to focus on core concepts. That's why FAANG companies focus on DSA and problem solving ( I am a very good mentor who can help you master DSA concepts and help you master the art of solving leetcode problems).

ML/Gen AI are very important so you should join some online course on coursers or Udemy or in your college if they offer ML/AI courses.

University ranking matters a lot for FAANG but there are also lots of Tier 1 product companies which select students by their profile + skills for internship. So be positive and master the core concepts.

I will be more than happy to guide you more in 1-1 free trial sessions.

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